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Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Lilly is expanding their state of the art Parenteral, Device, and Packaging Assembly Facility in Raleigh-Durham North Carolina.  This is an exciting opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art facility and Quality System from the ground up. 

Responsibilities:

The Operations Supervisor – Packaging is responsible for shift leadership for multiple packaging lines within the area and developing the technical expertise of manufacturing employees. This individual must ensure that the manufacturing lines are adequately staffed with trained/qualified employees. Strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures is required.  Direct line supervision for line leaders and operators.

Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes, and controls for the Packaging areas.Responsible for managing 15 – 20 direct reports working across multiple packaging lines.Ensures staffing and training for operators working on the packaging lines.Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE goals.Communicate with the area manager on quality, equipment, and operational issues and areas for improvement.Responsible for the coaching, development, and performance evaluation of operators.Originate/Investigate deviations or operational quality issues.Act as both administrator and technical leader for operations, setting a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems and use of proper technique.Responsible for shop floor execution as it relates to business plan, GMP conformance, and Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence (OSSCE)

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent3-5 Years Supervisory ExperiencePrevious experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation

Additional Skill/Preferences:

Previous experience with highly automated equipmentPrevious experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and electronic batch release.Root Cause AnalysisOrganizational and Motivational skillsSkills in giving and receiving feedbackBasic computer skills (desktop software) are requiredExcellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requestsStrong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others

​Additional Information:

The position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park siteAbility to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift on days with the potential to rotate to 12 hours rotating shifts on daysAbility to work overtime as requiredQualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.”

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$35.33 - $58.89

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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